Lesotho
Denmark
Denmark visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Denmark requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Denmark visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Denmark visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Apply on ApplyVisa – Danish online visa application (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
For the tourist visa, Denmark’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on applyvisa.um.dk. Processing time, as Denmark states it: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Where to apply in Lesotho
Denmark has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Danish citizens travelling to Lesotho
DenmarkLesotho Visa-free, 14 days Lesotho visa for citizens of Denmark
Travel advice for Denmark
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Lesotho to Denmark, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Denmark at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 September 2024), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Denmark (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Denmark (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Denmark
How long citizens of Lesotho may stay in Denmark is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
Denmark has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho. Citizens of Lesotho apply through a mission of Denmark accredited to Lesotho from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Denmark for visas; the official visa portal of Denmark names the right place.
Denmark and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Denmark lets citizens of Lesotho travel in all Schengen states; apply to Denmark when it is the main destination of the trip.
Denmark’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Germany requires citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
Danish citizens travelling to Lesotho
Lesotho admits Danish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 14 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Denmark?
Denmark requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Denmark in Lesotho?
No. Denmark has no embassy in Lesotho.
How much does the Denmark tourist visa cost?
Denmark’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Do Danish citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Lesotho admits Danish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 14 days.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter Denmark visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Denmark obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.